What is Creatine monohydrate?

The short answer

Creatine monohydrate is the most common form of creatine, a compound found in meat and fish.

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What it is

Type
Amino-acid derivative (not a peptide)
Also known as
creatine, creapure

Regulatory status

Supplement How we label status

As of October 4, 2026, Creatine monohydrate is sold in the US as a dietary supplement.

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Federal (FDA)
Dietary supplement (DSHEA)

References

Sources as of October 4, 2026

  1. FDA: hfpappexternal.fda.gov/scripts/fdcc/index.cfm